Year 2002/2003

A number of local companies have direct association with the industry including packing stations, smoked salmon producers, salmon selling companies, industry and training associations, environmental agencies, seafood quality control, salmon feed companies, veterinary surgeries, insurances agencies, box manufacturers, net manufacturers and repair companies, engineering services, boat builders, transport companies, ship chandlery, diving services, accountants, banks, solicitors, well boat companies, oil suppliers, ice suppliers, waste disposal companies, plant hire, consultants, etc.

f/t = number of persons in full-time employment
p/t = number of persons in part-time employment

The industry is also responsible for significant employment out with Shetland - smolt hatcheries, cage manufacturers, feed companies, and salmon health companies. Seventy-five ancillary companies known to have business reliant on the success of the salmon farming industry have submitted the following employment figures. Assessments of the value of the industry to individual businesses appear throughout the report.

Previous years

Notes

Salmon farming contributes to many other sectors of the Shetland economy indirectly. The employment statistics detailed in this report excludes jobs that the industry supports, particularly in the service sector. For example, a significant number of jobs in retail, accommodation, eating out, pubs, taxis and car hire are partially supported by the industry.